Alumni Notices and Announcements: You helped MC freeze tuition; some seats remain for 2006 New York Theater Trip; MC couples sought for Insights magazine; Alumni and Retirees night at Summer Dinner Theatre; association membership and chapter information; more. 

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Scholarship spotlight on Florence Ashby Endowment; volunteering and mentoring opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Men's and women's sports schedules have been posted for spring. 

Exhibits: Video Game Expo Day May 1 at Rockville; Rockville Science Day May 7; Fine Arts and CAT Student Exhibitions through May 13 at Rockville.

Performances: Spring Dance Concert at PAC, Apr. 29-30; Seldom Scene May 5 at PAC; Composers’ Society Concert May 13 at Rockville; “Ramona Quimby” May 20 at PAC; “Crime and Punishment” opens May 20 at Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Programs for Future Alumni: Saturday Discoveries for grades 6-8, May 13 at Germantown; sign up your kids now for school age summer camp; new junior tennis program at Rockville.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes and Paul Peck Institute schedule; Holocaust Commemoration May 1 at Rockville; Book discussion group May 1 at Rockville; Trash-to-Treasure Giveaway Bazaar May 2 at Rockville; Artists’ Talk May 2 at Rockville; Children’s Literature Celebration May 6 at Germantown; LWV monthly meeting May 9 at Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Honors Awards Convocation May 15; Annual Commencement May 17; Searching for E.T. May 20 at Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: Study-Travel in Italian Cinema and Mediterranean Culture announced for summer 2006.

Future Events at the College: Mark your calendar for special activities later in the spring semester.

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College. 

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

 
ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Your support made a difference!  This spring, Association members in Maryland were asked to express their support for MC's capital and operating funding requests as they moved through the county and state budget processes. As a result of your contacts with policy makers, the College’s budget request was fully approved -- enabling MC to freeze tuition rates for the first time in more than 20 years. Thank you very much for your efforts!

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You heard it here first a month ago -- and more than half are already sold!  The Alumni Association's ninth annual New York City Theatre Trip, Saturday, November 11 through Monday, November 13, 2006, will feature two fabulous new Broadway shows! We'll attend the Saturday night performance of The Color Purple. Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is now a soul-stirring musical featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. Then, on Sunday afternoon, we will see Jersey Boys. It's the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time—Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Trip cost is $625* per person, based on double occupancy (for a single room, add $120). This includes a pre-trip lecture on "New York and the Theatre," transportation, accommodations for two nights at the Novotel Hotel, and attendance at these two Broadway shows. Meals are not included.

Reservations and a deposit of $300 per person are due by June 15, with the balance of $325 due by August 15. A reservation form may be found online at www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/nyc_trip/2006_NYC_Theatre_Trip.doc (MS-Word) or www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/nyc_trip/2006_NYC_Theatre_Trip.pdf (PDF format). Please print out and complete the form, and send it with your deposit to the MC Alumni Association, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850. Spaces are limited and are available on a first-come basis. This event always sells out, so reserve quickly! The Association cannot reserve space without a deposit. Absolutely no refunds on show tickets or transportation costs. Hotel costs not refundable after November 1, 2006.

NewYorkerlums: Watch for information about our NYC Alumni Reunion Reception, to be coordinated by our Regional Ambassador William A. Campbell! For trip or reception information, call the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Local alums: Watch your mail for info about the free continuing education course, “The Art of Schmooze”, coming in June! For information, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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MC couples wanted! For forthcoming issues of Insights magazine, we're looking for couples who both attended MC. Did you meet here, or later? If you're part of an alumni couple, please e-mail us with your story about how you met, and tell us if Montgomery College is what brought you together! Send the details to Jessica Warnick, jessica.warnick@montgomerycollege.edu, or write to the Alumni Office, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Membership in the Alumni Association is FREE to graduates, former students and College retirees. Association members are eligible for reduced rates on various car rentals and hotel stays, as well as insurance! For a full list of membership benefits, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/benefits.html. For general information about the Alumni Association, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni. For a listing of Alumni Office staff, go to: www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/alumnistaff.html

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Alumni and retirees: Get your tickets early for Summer Dinner Theatre!  Opening nights are Alumni Association nights, with 10 percent discounts for Association (and Retirees Chapter) members -- and these nights fill up quickly! To see Damn Yankees on June 16 or Thoroughly Modern Millie on July 14, call the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu to arrange your ticket discount.

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If you think your address may not be correct in the Alumni Association's records, or on your copy of the Fall 2005 edition of Insights magazine, please e-mail the Alumni Office with your correct information. (If you're planning to take future classes at MC, please note that the Registrar may require an address update form, but this is not necessary for those who just wish to maintain their contact with the Alumni Association.) To view past issues of our award-winning magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.

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The Alumni Association Board of Governors meets 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. For information, call 240-567-7951, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Alumni Association welcomes new chapters. Alumni from the Nursing and Engineering programs have formed steering committees to activate Alumni Association Chapters for those majors. We are exploring chapter development for alumni of other programs as well. If you are interested in suggesting activities or programs for any of the following chapters, please contact Jill Irey, chapter coordinator, 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

-  Macklin Business Institute Alumni Reunion is 5 p.m. Friday, May 12, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. For more information or to RSVP, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Nursing alumni steering committee announces a “breakfast social,” 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Original Pancake House, 12224 Rockville Pike, Rockville. Prices $3 and up. Please join us, meet your classmates, and help plan your chapter’s activities for the coming year! For information, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Engineering alumni event is planned for late spring. Watch for more information in our June edition!

- Interior Design, MC Honors Scholars, and Management of Construction representatives have expressed interest in forming chapters, and these are under exploration with the Alumni Office.

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Now you can give distinctive gifts -- or just impress your guests -- while showing your support for Montgomery College's future growth! A special selection of custom-labeled, specially named Montgomery College Alumni Association Wines is available from Elk Run Vineyards, which donates a portion of the proceeds from each sale of Alumni Association Wines to the Association's programs and scholarships. Featured varieties include Knight's Cheer Merlot, Shepherd's Blush, Germantown Riesling, Sonny Clogg Chardonnay, Sweet Charlene red dessert wine, and Sarilla white vin de jus glace. Currently, you may purchase these brands at the vineyard in Mt. Airy, MD, or order by phone at 800-414‑2513.

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Bob and Jane Hydorn will co-captain an Alumni Association team in the Relay for Life, an overnight event to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help those who have been touched by cancer. Teams take turns walking or running laps, with at least one team member on the track at all times. The Rockville relay will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11 at the Rockville Campus athletic field. Past years' involvement has included a Math Department team and support from the Rockville Kiwanis. This year's honorary chair is Dr. Sylvia Crowder, chair of MC's Board of Trustees. Join the Alumni Association team for $10, and recruit family and friends as sponsors. For information, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are several opportunities for you to help students who depend on scholarship support to pursue their education. Your gift can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of Montgomery College students. Here are a few of the ways you can help the College in its mission of changing lives.

The College relies on alumni and friends to show their support by donating to the Annual Fund – designed to raise critically needed funding for immediate use. We're counting on you: Only with the help of our alumni will we be able to raise the funding needed for scholarships, programs, new technology and equipment for our classrooms. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving to find out more, then make your tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund today at https://ssb.montgomerycollege.edu/pls/eagle/hzskpldg.p_vt_giving.

The Montgomery College Foundation seeks to assist students with the cost of books, supplies, and other critical needs, through scholarships and other donated funds. Persons wishing to make a gift to support this effort are asked to contact the Montgomery College Foundation at 240-567-7491. Gifts can also be made online by visiting www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving.

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The Montgomery College Foundation has published its second issue of Foundation Focus, a quarterly newsletter showing how members of the College community are helping to change the lives of MC students, faculty, and others through their philanthropy and volunteer efforts. Read about new scholarships and opportunities created in recent weeks.

For more information on the Montgomery College Foundation, please contact Carrie Hurd (Annual Gifts) at 240-567-4028 or Kayran Moore (Major Gifts) at 240-567-7493.

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Scholarship Spotlight:  After a mere 40 years teaching math at the Rockville Campus, Florence H. Ashby is retiring this spring. She has established the Florence Muriel Ashby Endowment, in honor of her mother, to benefit the Mathematics Department. Please consider making a contribution to the Montgomery College Foundation for the Florence Muriel Ashby Endowment, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville MD 20850. For information, call Carrie Hurd, 240-567-4028, or e-mail carrie.hurd@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Mentoring Opportunities: Do you want to make a difference in the lives and future of young people? Do you want to help students tackle the challenges and reap the rewards of achieving success in college? Do you want to promote the benefits of learning? If your answer to the above questions is an enthusiastic "yes," then you could be a Montgomery College student mentor. You can have a significant effect on a student's academic and personal development. You can help improve their grades, be a role model, and help set goals and targets. You can help students explore their interests and make informed educational and career decisions. Being a mentor is a way to contribute to the education and training of the next generation. It's a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with current students, become more involved with Montgomery College, and improve your own mentoring skills in the process. To learn more or to volunteer, please call the Lifelong Learning Institute at 240-567-7879. 

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Student Development seeks both international and American alumni to participate as mentors in the International Buddy Program. The program provides a working relationship between current international students and past students who have either graduated or transferred from Montgomery College. Adjustment to a new community may be difficult, especially if there is a difference in language and culture. The International Buddy Program can help ease the transitional phase and help students adjust to the social, academic and cultural environment at Montgomery College. The primary mode of communication will be e-mail. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dr. Harold Barber or Eniola Olowofoyeku at 240-567-1480, or e-mail harold.barber@montgomerycollege.edu or eniola.olowofoyeku.@montgomerycollege.edu

If you have a country or major of study mentor/mentee preference, please indicate that in your e‑mail.

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS

Spring semester schedules for Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Golf, and Tennis are posted on the College's online calendar. Please be sure to check the listings for your favorite sport!

For more information, contact the Athletics Department at each campus, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/.

EXHIBITS

The Computer Applications Department presents Video Game Expo Day, 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the outdoor amphitheatre (outside the Humanities building) and room 010 of the Humanities building, Rockville. The expo features life-size reenactments of the Zelda game series, demos of games and animations made by students, and speakers from the video game industry and the University of Baltimore. Admission free. For more information, contact Deborah Solomon, 240-567-5136, or e-mail deborah.solomon@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Rockville Campus and the Rockville Consortium for Science present Rockville Science Day, 12 p.m. Sunday, May 7, in rooms 012, 014, and 016, Science West, Rockville Campus. A variety of exhibits will be presented, from chemistry to robotics. Admission free. For information, contact Nevart N. Tahmazian, 240-567-7635, or e-mail nevart.tahmazian@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Montgomery College Fine Art and Communication Arts Technologies departments present their Student Exhibitions, April 17-May 13, Paul Peck Art Building Gallery and Communications Arts Technologies Gallery, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, call 240-567-5115 (Fine Art), or 240-567-7535 (CAT).

PERFORMANCES

Rockville Campus Dance Company presents a Spring Dance Concert, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. MC's dance company continues its annual tradition with a program of exciting and original dance works by students and faculty, as well as Washington area choreographers. Audiences will be treated to a diverse showcase of ballet, jazz, and tap. Tickets $10, $8 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the PAC Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents The Seldom Scene, 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The Seldom Scene returns to the Performing Arts Center for another fantastic performance. The Seldom Scene is regarded as one of the most progressive bands in bluegrass and one of the finest acts in the whole genre. Through skilled insight and an urban approach to bluegrass, the Seldom Scene has become one of the most influential bluegrass bands of the last 30 years. The current Seldom Scene lineup includes Ben Eldridge, Dudley Connell, Ronnie Simpkins, Fred Travers, and Lou Reid. Tickets $26; $24 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Composers’ Society of Montgomery County presents their Spring Concert, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Recital Hall of the Music Building, Rockville Campus. New pieces will be played, from a mixture of choral, classical, secular, religious, romantic, and minimalist styles. The presentation will be followed by a reception. Admission free. For information, contact Sue Johnson, sueojohnson@hotmail.com.

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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents RAMONA QUIMBY - A TheatreworksUSA Presentation, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Hold onto your hats as Ramona Quimby takes you on her wacky adventures at home and at school. Ramona's older sister Beezus is a pain, her Aunt Bea may marry a dork, and her dad just lost his job. Ramona even thinks that her teacher hates her. What's a girl to do? Written by Newbery Award-winning writer Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby is about an exasperating but lovable third-grader who faces the challenges of growing up. Ramona's life is no picnic, but with the help of her loving and patient family and friends, she tackles every situation with enough enthusiasm that she'll have the audiences laughing and cheering her on. While intended to tickle the funny bone, the play also includes issues that touch on the lives of real families. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets $7 regular, $6 seniors, students and with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu

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The Stanislavsky Theater Studio will perform Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s “Crime and Punishment,” May 20 through June 18, at the Black Box Theatre, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Performances are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Stanislavsky Theatre Studio has adapted Dostoyevsky’s novel to the stage for the novel’s 140^th anniversary. Tickets $15 – 25 for the public, $5 for students and employees of Montgomery College, available at www.sts-online.org, www.boxofficetickets.com, or 800-494-TIXS. For information, contact Perry Schwartz, 240-567-1387, e-mail perry.schwartz@montgomerycollege.edu, or visit www.sts-online.org/crimeandpunishment.htm.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

WDCE presents Saturday Discoveries, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Germantown Campus. This one-day enrichment program for students in grades 6-8 offers workshops that explore topics outside of the regular school curriculum and provides opportunities for students to meet other students with similar interests. For information, contact Sharon Wolfgang, 240-567-7264, or e-mail sharon.wolfgang@montgomerycollege.edu. For more information about the College's youth programs, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth.

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It's time to register your 6- to 11-year-olds for Montgomery College Child Care Services' spectacular School Age Summer Camp.  Held on MC's Rockville Campus, school age summer camp features swimming and water fun, arts and crafts, science, sports, community field trips, and MORE! Register by the week from June 12 through August 18. Hours are 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Summer camp registration brochures are available at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/childcare. Click on "School Age Summer Camp." For information, contact Linda M. Randall, 240-567-7672, or e-mail linda.randall@montgomerycollege.edu.

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MC Varsity Coach Bob Finney announces Top Seed Tennis Camp, a new junior tennis program this summer at the Rockville Campus. The program is open to juniors between ages 7 and 16 at all skill and experience levels. The program is headed by Coach Finney and Whitley Park Tennis Director Richard McMichael, both USPTA & USPTR certified professionals. The camp emphasizes sportsmanship and the low teacher/student ratio ensures plenty of personal instruction reinforced by structured practice activities. Eight sessions available; starting dates are June 19 and 26; July 10, 17, and 24, and August 7, 14, and 21. The full day option 9 a.m. to 4 p.m; campers may bring their own lunch or purchase it on campus at the MC snack bar. Half day options 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; lunch not included. Tuition for Maryland residents $250 for the full day option, $150 for the half day option. To print out an application form, visit http://www.rpmtennis.com. For information, contact Richard McMichael, 301-530-6701or e-mail rpmtennis@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in May. Jefferson Cafes feature coffee, dessert, and engaging conversation based on a brief reading, done in advance, on a topic in American life and culture. This May, the Jefferson cafe is celebrating both the tercentenary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth and the second anniversary of its own founding. Admission free, but attendance is limited and pre-registration is required.

- Tuesday, May 2, 11 a.m. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Topic: Remembering Mothers. To register, contact Lola Skolnik or Levora President, 301-431-5708, or e-mail lola.skolnik@montgomerycountymd.gov.

- Wednesday, May 3, 2:30 p.m. Bliss Room, The Commons, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Reading: from “Franklin: In Search of a Better World.” At publication time, registration for this cafe was filled.  

- Friday, May 5, 1 p.m. Room 218-K Macklin Tower, Rockville Campus. Topic: “Franklin on Chess.” To register, contact David Lott, 240-567-7413, or e-mail david.lott@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Monday, May 8, 3:30 p.m. HU 127, Rockville Campus. Topic: American theocracy. Reading: from “American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21^st Century,” by Kevin Phillips. To register, contact Dr. Lee Annis, 240-567-7281, or e-mail lee.annis@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Monday, May 8, 2 p.m. OASIS (at Lord & Taylor), Gaithersburg.  Topic: Our Love/Hate Relationship with Wal-Mart. Reading: “Wal-Mart Is Good for the Economy,” by John Semmens. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

- Wednesday, May 17, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville.  Topic: Religion and Secularism in the United States.  Reading: from “Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism,” by Susan Jacoby.  To register, contact Christine Veirs, 240-314-8823, or e-mail cveirs@rockvillemd.gov.

Please sign up early, because the Cafes fill quickly. To reserve a seat and obtain a copy of the advance readings, contact Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. For information about the Paul Peck Institute or the Jefferson Cafes, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/americanculture.

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The Paul Peck Humanities Institute presents the 11^th annual Holocaust Commemoration, 12 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the Gudelsky Building, Rockville Campus. There will be a reading of names and candle lighting ceremony, followed by a viewing of the documentary “Paper Clips,” and a question-and-answer session with the producer. Admission free. The event is co-sponsored by the Montgomery College Office of Equity and Diversity. For more information, call Ruthann Wilbraham, 240-567-7417, or e-mail ruthann.wilbraham@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College Book Discussion Group meets 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, in the conference room in 212 Macklin Tower, Rockville Campus. Participants will discuss Disappearing Moon Cafe by Skye Lee, an acclaimed novel about the experiences of a Chinese-Canadian family. Admission free. The group is co-sponsored by the International Education Program, the Women's Studies Program, and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Rockville Campus Bookstore. For information, contact Dr. Gail Forman, 240-567-7443, or e-mail gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Rockville Campus 40^th Anniversary Steering Committee presents a “Trash-to-Treasure Flea Market Giveaway Bazaar,” 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Items to be donated should be brought to the Theatre Arts Arena between 7 and 9 a.m. on May 2. Items should be usable, clean, and legal; clothing should be folded or placed on wire hangers, and electronics should be complete and working. Boxes are welcome, as anything left over will be packed and donated to charity. For more information, contact Jacki Moffi, 240-567-5020, or e-mail jacki.moffi@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Montgomery College Art Department and The Arts Institute present Artists’ Talk, Tuesday, May 2, in room 401 of the Arts Building, Rockville. A one hour talk will introduce Korean artists Dr. Hyung Kyu Lee and Ms. Jungah Lhee. These visiting professors from Hanyang Unversity, Korea, will be holding master classes and lectures this coming fall and spring. Admission free. For more information, contact Professor Kay McCrohan, 240-567-5377, or e-mail kay.mccrohan@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College presents the 17^th Annual Celebration of Children’s Literature, 8:15 a.m. Saturday, May 6, in the High Tech and Humanities building, Germantown Campus. Listen to speakers and attend workshops related to writing, illustrating, and appreciating children’s books. Admission free. For information, contact Jo Crichton, 301-601-6938, or Tracy Singleton, 240-567-2599, or e-mail jo.crichton@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement hosts the Montgomery County League of Women Voters monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in Room 202, Resource Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Discussion topic: Zoning. Admission free. For more information, contact Barbara Sanders, 301-587-1323, or e-mail bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.

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Rockville Campus presents the Annual Honor Awards Convocation, 4 p.m. Monday, May 15, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville.

The campus's Annual academic awards program features the Phi Theta Kappa initiation ceremony, as well as departmental, Honors Program, Women's Studies, and Paul Peck Humanities Institute awards, followed by the presentation of the Presidential Apprenticeship Scholar and the Presidential Scholar Award. Admission free. For information, contact Jacki Moffi, 240-567-5020, or e-mail Jacki.Moffi@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Attendance is strictly limited at Montgomery College's Annual Commencement, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 -- but you can watch it online! For information about the event, contact the College Events office, 240-567-7489, or e-mail Susan.Sullivan@Montgomerycollege.edu.

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Planetarium presents The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in the Planetarium (Room 130), Science South, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Discover how you can help look for E.T. using your computer at home, and how it all is tied together. Since Marconi invented the radio transmitter in 1897 and we began sending radio messages, we have been announcing our presence to any technologically advanced civilizations in the cosmos. How likely is it that we have been heard? How likely is it that we have been visited after (or before) we started radio broadcasts, which go out to all of space? How would we go about listening for extra-terrestrial intelligence? What are we doing now about searching for it? Admission free. For information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

International Education, Foreign Language, and Architecture departments present La Dolce Vita in Italia: Study-Travel in Italian Cinema and Mediterranean Culture, June 30 through July 14, 2006. Italian instructors lead seminars about the world's most celebrated people and culture; expeditions to historic cities and jaw-dropping arts' communities in the mountainside. Itinerary includes three days in Rome, full day in Florence, day in Citta della Pieve (City of Art), half days in Assisi, Chiusi, Perugia, and Orvieto. Program cost $2,999 based on double-occupancy; single supplement $470.00 (additional). Cost includes airfare, private shuttle for transfer to/from Fiumcinco airport and Chiusi railway, Rental of studio plus all institute facilities, breakfast meals, accommodations in 3-star hotels, workshops in television and film production, Mediterranean Culture course, emergency health insurance, porterage of luggage (1 bag per person), and English speaking assistance for airport transfers on arrival and departure. Applications available at "Future Travel" section, http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/internationaleducation. Limited spaces. For information, contact Greg Malveaux, 240-567-7197, or e-mail greg.malveaux@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Study Abroad presents EN 200 Special Topics: Caribbean Literature, for the fall semester at Montgomery College. This course will explore the rich culture of the Caribbean Islands through its literature and music, with an optional study travel to Puerto Rico (approximately January 4-14). Examine the writings of Nobel Leareates Derek Walcott and V.S. Naipaul, in addition to George Lamming and Kamau Brathwaite of Barbados, Sam Selvon of Trinidad, Ana Lydia Vega of Puerto Rico, and others. Topics include the search for cultural identity, the struggle for cultural sovereignty, and the achievement of literary expression. For more information, contact Dr. Swift Dickison, 240-567-4004, or e-mail swift.dickison@montgomerycollege.edu, or Greg Malveaux, 240-567-7197, or e-mail greg.malveaux@montgomerycollege.edu.

***** And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events in June *****

The Gaithersburg – Germantown Chamber of Commerce presents the Democratic Primary County Executive Candidates Forum, 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, in Globe Hall, Germantown Campus. This is an opportunity for the public to meet with the Democratic candidates for the upcoming elections for County Executive. Admission free. For information, contact the Provost’s Office, 353-7711, or e-mail hercules.pinkney@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Summer Dinner Theatre presents Damn Yankees, June 16-17, 23-25, and 30, and July 1-2, at the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Don’t miss this home-run hit of a musical that combines baseball with the classic Faust theme. Buffet opens 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. Sundays. Alumni Association night June 16 -- to arrange your ticket discount for that night, call the Alumni office, 240-567-5378. For other performance or ticket information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/summerdinnertheatre.

Rain happens! Always call ahead to confirm events.

To request accommodations for a disability, please notify the sponsoring office or contact person two weeks before the event.

RESOURCES

We'd like your feedback about our electronic newsletter or other Alumni Association services! To make your opinion known, e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

For more information on Montgomery College, check out MC's website, http://www.montgomerycollege.edu

For facts about Montgomery College, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/legislative/facts.html 

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WANTED: Full-time and Part-time Faculty. Montgomery College is seeking applications for faculty for Fall 2006. Part-time faculty postings are posted as needed. Montgomery College has earned the 2004-05 Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, non-profit coalition founded by Montgomery County and Discovery Communications, Inc. The "Excellent Place to Work" designation is a seal of quality that recognizes employers that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their workforce by supporting employees' integration of professional, personal, and community roles. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu.

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Student Employment Services are available free to alumni, but registration is required. For an appointment to review a resume, or for assistance in creating a resume, contact the Job Opportunity Office, 240-567-5057.

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The Winter 2005-06 edition of Potomac Review, a regional literary magazine, is available for sale through MC's Paul Peck Humanities Institute for $10 per copy (back issues $6). Beginning with the next issue, Potomac Review will be edited in-house by College faculty and used in creative writing classes. For information, contact Julie Wakeman-Linn, editor, by e-mail at julie.wakeman-linn@montgomerycollege.edu.

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You can still listen to the College's radio station, even if you're far from campus! MC's eRadio WMCR plays today's adult hit music from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Listen for "The 60's at Six,” "The 70's at Seven,” "The 80's at Eight,” and "The 90's at Nine" every evening. Easy Overnight plays the best mix of lite rock favorites along with great album cuts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Listen to tomorrow's radio professionals today as Montgomery College radio students develop their on-air skills.

And if you're in Montgomery County, you can watch the College on cable channel 10! MC's Instructional Television presents a variety of news, movies, on-air classes, and fascinating informational programming around the clock.

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